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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550522_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20200917 September 17, 2020 William D Auman PO Box 261 Alexander, NC 28701-0261 SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report 2718 NC Highway 251 NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550522 Madison County Dear Permittee: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the 2718 NC Highway 251 on 9/16/2020. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG550522. The findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "Compliance Inspection Report". There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this inspection report is not required. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Armeni with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at lauren.armeni@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Lauren E. Armeni, Environmental Specialist Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report Ec: LF EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 Water Compliance Inspection Report Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0057 Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 N 52 NCG550522 20/09/16 C S31112171819 20 21 66 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved------------------- N67707172 73 74 75 80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 2718 NC Highway 251 2718 NC Hwy 251 Marshall NC 28753 Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 11:30AM 20/09/16 19/02/04 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) /// Other Facility Data 12:00PM 20/09/16 20/10/31 Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number William D Auman,PO Box 261 Alexander NC 287010261//828-236-1808/Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Lauren E Armeni DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page#1 9/17/2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: D4399EAE-445C-499B-9DEF-49919CBF6D5D 9/17/2020 NPDES yr/mo/day 20/09/16 Inspection Type C3111218 1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) On 09/16/2020, I (Lauren Armeni) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the single-family residence system that services 2718 Highway 251. The system appears to be well-maintained and the septic tanks are pumped on a regular schedule (they were just pumped on 09/08/2020). The effluent pipe was easily accessible and kept clear of debris. NCG550522 17 Page#2 DocuSign Envelope ID: D4399EAE-445C-499B-9DEF-49919CBF6D5D Permit:NCG550522 Inspection Date:09/16/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 2718 NC Highway 251 Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? There are two septic tanks on the property. Mr. Auman had them pumped on 09/08/2020 and provided me a copy of the receipt. A high water alarm is present underneath the deck to alert them when the river rises. The house is adjacent to the French Broad River. Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? Are the tablets the proper size and type? Number of tubes in use?1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? Page#3 DocuSign Envelope ID: D4399EAE-445C-499B-9DEF-49919CBF6D5D Permit:NCG550522 Inspection Date:09/16/2020 Owner - Facility: Inspection Type: 2718 NC Highway 251 Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? The effluent pipe was accessible. There was no visible discharge coming from the pipe, and Mr. Auman said there has never been any. Access is maintained to the effluent pipe and is kept clear of debris. Comment: Page#4 DocuSign Envelope ID: D4399EAE-445C-499B-9DEF-49919CBF6D5D